Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 11
~2 days · 15.1 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 11 is known for
Segment 11 of the Grand Enchantment Trail, a roughly 15-mile crossing of the Gila Valley near Safford in southeast Arizona, much of it on dirt roads linking mountain sections of the route. Point-to-point and low-elevation, it is usually covered quickly as a connector on a longer GET trip.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 9,557 ft to 15,253 ft over 15.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 2.1 mi · 14%
- Downhill 8.9 mi · 59%
- Flat 4.1 mi · 27%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 11?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 11 scores 7/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 11 take?
Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 11 in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 15.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 11?
The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 11 climbs roughly 902 ft total — about 60 ft per mile, topping out near 4,665 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.